2+ week, 5+ day ago (462+ words) By KATE PAYNE, Associated Press/Report for America A Christian missionary father and his daughter were killed when a small plane bound for a hurricane relief mission in Jamaica'crashed in a South Florida neighborhood. Christian ministry organization Ignite the Fire identified the two victims of the Monday morning crash as the group's founder, Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena Wurm, 22. The pair were bringing humanitarian aid to Jamaica, according to the organization, when the Beechcraft King Air plane they were flying in crashed into a pond in a residential area of the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs, narrowly missing homes. As of Tuesday morning, investigators had not reported any other victims. Ignite the Fire is "dedicated to empowering youth through missions and evangelism across the Caribbean," according to the organization's website. A statement on the group's social media described…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (580+ words) Note: Emailed entries only to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon. St. Kevin's Pioneers: going to Tomasello winery for wine tasting and sit down lunch then to Resorts Casino with $20 slot play credit on April 9. Cost is $85 with the bus leaving from St Kevin's at 9:30 a.m. and returning about 8 p.m. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. St. Kevin's Pioneers: Sight & Sound for the show "Joshua" on May 21 with a family style lunch at Hershey Farms. The bus leaves from Springfield Country Club at 8 a.m. and returns about 5 p.m. Cost is $200. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. Food bank:of Church of the Overcomer, is open every Wednesday at 1016 Sunset St., Trainer, from 10 a.m. to noon. Produce and other items distributed weekly. You must bring your own bags. The Second Blessing Clothing Closet also available. Stonybank Community Church:35 Stoneybank Road, Glen Mills, has a food pantry. The pantry is open to the community…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (629+ words) Cars, Coffee and Christ: will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 in the parking lot of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 160 Fairview Road, Woodlyn. The free event is co-hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norwood. Enjoy coffee and snacks, chat about cars and share experiences.Contact Karl McClellan at [email protected] for more information. St. Kevin's Pioneers: going to Tomasello winery for wine tasting and sit down lunch then to Resorts Casino with $20 slot play credit on April 9. Cost is $85 with the bus leaving from St Kevin's at 9:30 a.m. and returning about 8 p.m. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. Another St. Kevin's trip: Sight & Sound for the show "Joshua" on May 21 with a family style lunch at Hershey Farms. The bus leaves from Springfield Country Club at 8 a.m. and returns about 5 p.m. Cost is $200. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. Food bank:of Church of the Overcomer, is open every Wednesday at 1016 Sunset…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (770+ words) " Email all items to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon St. Kevin's Pioneers: going to Tomasello winery for wine tasting and sit down lunch then to Resorts Casino with $20 slot play credit on April 9. Cost is $85 with the bus leaving from St Kevin's at 9:30 a.m. and returning about 8 p.m. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. Another St. Kevin's trip: Sight & Sound for the show "Joshua" on May 21 with a family style lunch at Hershey Farms. The bus leaves from Springfield Country Club at 8 a.m. and returns about 5 p.m. Cost is $200. Call Cathy at 610-955-5988. Blessing of the Animals: at Havertown United Methodist Church, Union Campus, 200 Brookline Blvd., Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. and at Hope Campus, 1108 Steel Road, Havertown, at 2 p.m. Come bring your furry and feathered friends. Also, feel free to bring a picture or a name of your pet that has passed away to be remembered that day. Souper Saturday: is…...

2+ day, 43+ min ago (1194+ words) Note: Emailed entries only to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon. Pancakes at St. John's Episcopal Church: 576 Concord Road, Glen Mills. Worship with us on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 8 and 10 a.m. and stay for our pancake breakfast. This is a fundraiser for our youth group Mission Team. AYCE pancakes and sausage, $7/person or $25/family saintjohnsconcord.com Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., Trainer, offers worship Sunday Nov. 30, the first Sunday in advent. Pastor Hilda Campbell will deliver the message at 10:15 a.m. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church. YouTube: trainer trinity umc. Here's what else is going on: " Youth group is selling Mason Jar Cookie and Brownie mixes to raise funds'for youth retreats. They make great gifts. " Hanging of the Greens will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20. We will begin'decorating inside and outside the church at 9 a.m. A light lunch will be served…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (1406+ words) Note: Emailed entries only to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon. Men of Mount Hebron: will celebrate the annual Men's Day on Sunday, Nov 16 at 3 p.m. at the church, Mount Hebron AME Church, 1321 Green St., Linwood. All are welcome to worship. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II, pastor of Bethel AME Church of Wilmington. Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., Trainer, offers worship Sunday Nov. 16. Pastor Hilda Campbell will deliver the message at 10:15 a.m. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church. YouTube: trainer trinity umc. Elam United Methodist Church: 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. Seeking?" Lost?" Just looking for a boost?" Please consider checking us out. Weekly Services are 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. We are also live on Facebook and YouTube. Fellowship Coffee Time is following the service on the second and fourth Sundays each month. We look forward…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (1155+ words) Note: Emailed entries only to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon. Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., Trainer, offers worship Sunday Nov. 23. Pastor Hilda Campbell will deliver the message at 10:15 a.m. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church. YouTube: trainer trinity umc. Here's what else is going on: " Youth group is selling Mason Jar Cookie and Brownie mixes to raise funds'for youth retreats. They make great gifts. " Hanging of the Greens will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20. We will begin'decorating inside and outside the church at 9 a.m. A light lunch will be served at noon,'followed by caroling in the sanctuary. Plan to spend the day or pop in and out as your'schedule permits. " Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m. with Communion, or at 8 p.m. for a Christmas Eve service with Communion and candlelight. " Sunday, Dec. 28, both services will be Lessons and Carols. There…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (1429+ words) Note: Emailed entries only to [email protected] by Wednesday at noon. Men of Mount Hebron: will celebrate the annual Men's Day on Sunday, Nov 16 at 3 p.m. at the church, Mount Hebron AME Church, 1321 Green St., Linwood. All are welcome to worship. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II, pastor of Bethel AME Church of Wilmington. Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., Trainer, offers worship Sunday Nov. 9. Pastor Hilda Campbell will deliver the message at 10:15 a.m. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church. YouTube: trainer trinity umc. Elam United Methodist Church: 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. Seeking?" Lost?" Just looking for a boost?" Please consider checking us out. Weekly Services are 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. We are also live on Facebook and YouTube. Fellowship Coffee Time is following the service on the second and fourth Sundays each month. We look forward…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (732+ words) Souper Saturday: is coming up at Mount Hebron AME Church, 1321 Green St., Linwood. Join the Margaret E. Walker Lay Organization on Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon. Enjoy a bowl of soup. Bid on fall and winter items. Bring some cash for the Dollar-Rama Table. There is a $20 entrance fee. Email [email protected] to register or for more information Glitz & Decor Sale: (gently used and new jewelry and Christmas decorations) at Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Road, Concord Township, on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A light lunch will be available. Cash only. The Trinity Thrift Shop: at Trinity Episcopal Church, 301 N. Chester Road, Swarthmore, has sales on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donations are accepted Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and on sale days. The shop accepts cash and Venmo. Upcoming. For more information, call the church office at 610-544-2297. St. Timothy's Lutheran Church: 535 Lamp Post…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (808+ words) By TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press BALTIMORE " U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president on Tuesday, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump's second term. The vote serves as a barometer for the bishops' priorities. In choosing Coakley, they are doubling down on their conservative bent, even as they push for more humane immigration policies from the Trump administration. Coakley was seen as a strong contender for the top post, having already been elected in 2022 to serve as secretary, the No. 3 conference official. In three rounds of voting, he beat out centrist candidate Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas, who was subsequently elected vice president. Coakley serves as adviser to the Napa Institute, an association for conservative Catholic powerbrokers. In 2018, he publicly supported an ardent critic of Pope Francis, Italian Archbishop Carlo…...